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Cream Cheese Protein Muffins

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 250
Delight in these moist, protein-packed muffins with a hint of jam and crunchy poppy seeds, perfect for a nutritious snack or breakfast.

Ingredients

Poppy Seeds

  • 2 tbsp poppy seeds (divided, or flaxseeds)
  • 2 egg eggs
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • ⅔ cup milk of choice
  • 1 cup low fat cream cheese
  • ⅓ cup sugar
  • 1 ⅔ cup all purpose flour (or whole wheat pastry flour)
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • to taste Salt
  • ⅓ cup vanilla protein powder
  • ⅓ cup jam (any flavor, not too thick)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 200°C and prepare a 12-cup muffin pan with liners.
  • Mix 1 tbsp of poppy seeds, eggs, oil, milk, cream cheese, and sugar until smooth.
  • Sieve in flour, baking soda, salt, and protein powder; mix until combined.
  • Fill muffin cups ⅓ full, add 1 tsp jam in the center, then top with remaining batter.
  • Sprinkle remaining poppy seeds on top and bake for 18-22 minutes until golden.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Muffins, Protein